The Trinity Perspective | Fall 2024

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Making Connections Close-knit environment creates big-time opportunities

Trinity University’s small-school environment, paired with its big-school resources, encourages Tigers to make connections with each other, with their faculty and staff mentors, between disciplines, and across borders. Our students make academic discoveries by researching alongside faculty, create lasting bonds with their fellow Tigers through student organizations or extracurriculars, establish ties with local employers through internships, and explore new cultures through studying abroad.

Flip through these pages to see how our students are making lasting connections on campus, in the local community, and across the world.

The Trinity Perspective magazine offers a glimpse into the many ways Trinity University prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Trinity is known for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment, filled with students who want an education that instills confidence, inspires curiosity, and ignites change. Flip through these pages to see for yourself!

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Trinity University is a private, residential, co-educational institution in the heart of vibrant, intercultural San Antonio.

Trinity offers its 2,500 undergraduate students an education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences that prioritizes hands-on learning, emphasizes undergraduate research, and develops strong leadership skills.

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Best.

Decision.

Ever.

When you say “yes” to Trinity University, you aren’t just committing to a school. You’re opening the door to a welcoming, close-knit community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who will support you at every step of your college journey. You’ll also gain access to lifechanging resources and hands-on learning opportunities that are usually only found at big public institutions or in graduate school.

Our Tigers come to Trinity because they know it can help them stand out in their career or academic field while also giving them the chance to have a wellrounded and, most importantly, fun college experience.

Hear from some Tigers about why they chose Trinity and how the University has set them up for success.

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Trinity Hatchett ’25 Trinity Hatchett ’25 came to Trinity knowing she would have the opportunity to pursue tennis. While she expected the joy of competing alongside her teammates, what truly astonished her was the wealth of diverse experiences and connections she encountered, especially while studying abroad in Japan as part of a faculty-led program.

Avery Lim ’24 Avery Lim ’24 chose Trinity over a big-name public university because she knew Trinity’s small-school environment would allow her to actually get to know her professors.

Through her hands-on business analytics and technology major, she had the unique opportunity to work with Dell and Sonoco.

Nick Cipolla ’25 Nick Cipolla ’25 chose Trinity because he knew he wanted to make the jump from undergrad straight to a Ph.D. program. After researching alongside his chemistry faculty mentor for the past three years, he’s confident the University has set him up for a flourishing academic future.

Making Trinity Your Decision Scan to hear from more Tigers about why choosing Trinity was their best decision ever.

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First-year dorm Herndon Hall boasts spacious interiors and access to a peaceful, green park area.

See Yourself Here In the Dorms

With our three-year residency requirement, our campus quickly becomes a home away from home for our students. From the first-year area to the City Vista apartments, our residential buildings are spacious and cozy with outdoor access, designed with our students’ holistic well-being in mind.

Follow Paula Caleb ’27, a neuroscience and political science double major and women’s and

gender studies minor from Houston, as she shows off her first-year dorm in Herndon Hall. Herndon is conveniently close to both Mabee Dining Hall and the Bell Athletic Center, and all its rooms view a peaceful park area. Hear how Paula made her dorm room feel like home with posters of her favorite music artists and momentos from her friends, family, and explorations throughout San Antonio.

Want to get a look inside the residential buildings?

Scan to watch our TTV Cribs series, or visit gotu.us/reslife.

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In the Community When walking to and from class, keep your eye out for what’s happening on upper campus. Along the Coates Esplanade, around the Miller Fountain, or at the Parker Chapel Courtyard, you’ll find not only some nice places to study or unwind but also fun events put on by one of our 120+ student organizations or one of the staff-run offices on campus.

Illustration of mountain laurel found on campus.

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A] Students took a study break and visited the petting zoo at the DeStress Fest before finals. B] Our Tigers satisfied their sweet tooths at the annual Chocolate Fest in February. C] The Student Government Association Block Party featured a mechanical bull, inflatable playscapes, a DJ, carnival games, and face painting. D] The Student Ambassadors were one of the many student organizations to explore at the Spring 2024 Student Involvement Fair. E] Members of Phi Sigma Chi splashed in Miller Fountain to celebrate Bid Day 2024.

Want to really get a sense of the Trinity community’s vibes?

Scan to watch recaps of our Spring 2024 Student Involvement Fair, Bid Day 2024, and our inaugural Student Government Association Block Party.

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James Lee ’26 merges artificial intelligence with the human touch for his art

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From LeeRoy the Tiger’s birthday dunk in Miller Fountain to a robot mimicking Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam,” the art of James Lee ’26 fills the entire Spring 2024 Trinity magazine. In addition to the recent issue of Trinity University’s flagship magazine, James’ illustrations can be found sprinkled throughout issues of the Trinitonian, the University’s student-led newspaper. A rising junior from San Antonio, James is double majoring in computer science and communication and minoring in new media—a trifecta that places him squarely in the center of the conversation around technology and humans’ places in creative creation.

James believes generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a valuable new tool in an artist’s supply kit, and his art reflects his belief. Throughout the Spring 2024 Trinity magazine, James’ illustrations mash together AI-generated art with his own digital art, creating something completely new.

Learn more about how James is blending his love of innovation and art to experiment creatively and encourage creativity in his community.

James Lee ’26 combined AI-generated images with his own illustrations to create art for the Spring 2024 Trinity magazine.

First things first: Why did you choose to attend Trinity?

I was attracted to the blend of courses that Trinity offered. I am still unsure of what I want to do with my life, and as a liberal arts college, Trinity gives me the option of trying tons of new things.

Why are you drawn to the intersection of computer science, communication/media studies, and new media?

I’ve always been interested in computers from a young age, especially when it came to video games. Through SAY Sí, an afterschool arts program for underprivileged youth, I found that there is a lot more that you can do when it comes to creating art with computers other than video games. To tell a story through new media art, as the field encompasses so many different mediums, you can really do whatever you set your mind to. Now I especially love creating experiences and installations, transforming a space, and I’ve been doing a lot of work just improving

my overall artistic skills while at Trinity. It is really satisfying to see your vision come to fruition whenever you finish a big project.

You attended SAY Sí and are now heavily involved in the program as a mentor and instructor for middle school and high school students. Why is it important to mentor young, creative students?

Middle schoolers are especially impressionable, so I think it is very important to be there to help guide them and help nurture their creativity. I think one thing a lot of schools lack, which SAY Sí does really well, is helping them to think creatively, pushing them to challenge themselves and the world around them and understand a lot of really important life skills as well as artistic skills.

How do you perceive the role of AI in the future of art creation?

Do you see it as a tool for enhancing human creativity?

and for experimenting with ideas that I would not have imagined myself. There is currently a lot of debate on whether AI art is really art, and for my purposes, yes, it is. AI art is a type of assisted artwork. It’s a cheat code similar to how all technology is a cheat code. Just like how filming on a digital camera rather than a film camera is a cheat code or editing footage on a computer versus splicing film by hand is a cheat code. Any time technology makes art easier to learn—more accessible, more efficient—we should applaud it. AI allows art to be in the hands of everyone, taking away a lot of stress that people might otherwise feel when creating art, because people should feel good when making their art.

To view more of James’ art, visit gotu.us/trinityspring2024.

AI is a great tool for assisting with the creation of illustrations in situations that demand quickness

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Major Moment At Trinity University, we’re made for big moments, and choosing a major is one of them. With more than 50 majors and more than 60 minors to choose from, we know that selecting your degree path at Trinity can be a bit intimidating. But you don’t have to make this decision alone!

Your academic advisers, faculty and staff mentors, and fellow Tigers have your back and are here to support you as you choose an academic pathway that suits your interests. And, if you ultimately decide your first pick isn’t for

you, they are there to help you pave and successfully navigate a new path.

And when you’re ready to declare, we’re ready to celebrate with you! Our annual Major Declaration Day brings together faculty, staff, and students with snacks, music, and good conversation to welcome recently declared majors to their new academic homes.

To learn more about all the possible combinations of majors and minors at Trinity, visit gotu.us/programsofstudy.

Apply Early, Know Early Applications opened for first-year

Application Deadlines

APPLICATION DEADLINE

DECISION NOTIFICATION

DEPOSIT DEADLINE

Early Decision I (binding)

Nov. 1

Dec. 1

Feb. 1

Early Action

Nov. 1

Dec. 15

May 1

Early Decision II (binding)

Feb. 1

March 1

March 15

Regular Decision

Feb. 1

March 15

May 1

students applying for the Class of 2029 on August 1, 2024, via the Common Application, the Coalition Application powered

Apply now at trinity.edu/apply

by SCOIR, and ApplyTexas.

Admissions interviews help you stand out. Schedule yours by your selected application deadline at gotu.us/interviews.

Find out if Early Decision is right for you.

Visit Trinity University

If Trinity emerges as your top choice, consider applying via Early Decision (ED) I to receive your admissions decision and scholarship eligibility by December 1.* As you explore Trinity, we encourage you to start reviewing the benefits and myths about applying ED at gotu.us/earlydecision.

If you would like to better assess the cost and value of Trinity, you can even request an early financial aid estimate before you apply!

We invite you to visit our skyline campus near downtown San Antonio, a historically designated 125-acre campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities, red brick buildings, native live oaks, and sparkling fountains. See for yourself why Trinity University is the perfect place to learn and grow.

*This program is a binding agreement. Students are ethically bound to apply ED to only one school and will be expected to attend if offered admission.

Financial Aid Application Dates Students applying for financial aid should submit the following aid applications by their admissions application deadline.

CSS Profile Available October 1, 2024 Complete the Fall 2025/ Spring 2026 Profile

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Typically available October 1 Complete the 2025-26 application

Trinity In Focus Open House In addition to attending a tour and information session, you have an opportunity to chat with faculty and hear multiple student perspectives.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Saturday, November 9, 2024 Saturday, January 25, 2025

Information Sessions and Campus Tours Visit on a day that fits your schedule to have all your college search questions answered.

Monday-Friday, Select Saturdays 9:20-11:15 a.m.

Select Fridays 1:50-3:45 p.m.

Admitted Student Events Take your visit to the next level by attending customized sessions for students and their guests, chatting with faculty, sampling a class, and more!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025

Friday, April 4, 2025 Friday, April 11, 2025

Learn more about these visit options at gotu.us/visit.

QUICK FACTS Private, undergraduate-focused, residential, co-educational Founded in 1869 6 minutes from San Antonio International Airport Located in America’s 7th largest city

2,581

undergraduates from 45 states and 41 countries A D M IT T ED S T UDENT P RO FILE Fall 2024 Entry Term*

3.80

mean GPA core, unweighted 4.0 scale

31-34

mid 50% ACT mean: 32

1360-1500

9:1 acre campus located in 125 a residential neighborhood minutes from downtown 6 San Antonio student-to-faculty ratio

mid 50% SAT mean: 1426

97% of faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees

12,478 applications

26%

admit rate

*as of June 1, 2024

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